Covington

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Covington, KY

Area Guide

Rich history and vibrant character define this Cincinnati suburb

Historic Suburb Commuter Architecture Affordable Upscale River Parks Airport

Covington is a vibrant suburban city located directly across the Ohio River from Cincinnati. The north side of the city is well known for its stunning historic architecture, from the numerous magnificent churches to the iconic John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge (connecting Covington with Cincinnati) to the brick townhomes of the Mutter Gottes Historic District. Farther south, things spread out considerably as the urban layout begins to blend into the surrounding countryside.

The local rental market is huge and diverse, ranging from upscale historic homes and swanky downtown condos to sensible suburban homes to budget-friendly efficiency apartments. The variety of housing options combined with the easy access to Cincinnati has bade Covington a longtime favorite for commuters, and frequent travelers will love the close proximity to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Explore the City

The Roebling Murals in Downtown Covington tell the history of the region from 8000 B.C. to 2008.

Covington offers big-city benefits in a walkable community that oozes small-town charm.

The water view at George Rogers Clark Park.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Covington, KY is $1,286 for a studio, $1,401 for one bedroom, $1,859 for two bedrooms, and $1,695 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Covington has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,401/month
706 Sq Ft
House
$1,755/month
1,041 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,160/month
1,100 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Covington, KY is 12.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Covington is 27.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,289 - $1,848. You can expect to pay 11.1% less for groceries, 7.2% less for utilities, and 2.2% more for transportation.

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Transportation

71

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

36

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Taylor Mill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

492 Students

Ryland Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

454 Students

Glenn O Swing Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

407 Students

Ft Wright Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

455 Students

John G Carlisle Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

304 Students

Holmes Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

656 Students

North Key Community Care

Public

Grades K-12

11 Students

Holmes High School

Public

Grades 9-12

878 Students

North Key Community Care

Public

Grades K-12

11 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.